This Weekend's Events In Houston Area

Houston TX

09 December, 2021

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HOUSTON, TX — Looking for things to do this weekend? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week in Houston. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hot tip: If you want to see your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in the Houston area: Cookies with Santa at Frost Bank When: Thursday, December 9th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Frost Bank What: Frost invites families to come to 18 Houston-area Frost financial centers for a little holiday cheer with a special guest: Santa Claus. Guests can enjoy holiday cookies in a festive setting while kids get a chance to visit with Santa. Parents should bring a camera so their kid... Learn More Santa at Green Mountain Energy Ice When: Thursday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Discovery Green What: Children of all ages are invited to visit with Santa Claus at Green Mountain Energy Ice! -Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance online at https://www.discoverygreen.com... to ensure contactless ticketing and to minimize overcrowding. -Expanded seating areas provid... Learn More Bank of America's Screen on the Green: A Christmas Story When: Thursday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Discovery Green What: A Christmas Story (PG) 1983. In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.Guests are invited to bring chairs, blankets, and a picnic from home. Food and beverages, and i... Learn More The Snowy Day - Houston Grand Opera When: Thursday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Houston Grand OperaLearn More The Riot Comedy Show presents "Comics You Should Know" When: Thursday, December 9th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Rudyard's What: A standup comedy showcase where you get to know some of the funniest comedians coming up in the Texas comedy scene. This show has featured Houston comics Ben Jackson, Antonio Aguilar, Andy Huggins, Sandra Dee, and Josh Stokes. Come see the next batch of comics you should know ... Learn More Stanton Welch's The Nutcracker When: Thursday, December 9th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Wortham Theater CenterWhat: Houston Ballet brings one of the city's most cherished holiday productions, The Nutcracker, back to the stage at the Wortham Theater Center for the first time in two years. Audiences of all ages are invited to experience Clara's magical journey to the Kingdom of Sweets at one ... Learn More The Riot Comedy Show presents "The Gay Agenda" When: Thursday, December 9th at 9:30 p.m. Where: Rudyard's What: A unique standup concept put on by The Riot Comedy show featuring some of the funniest comedians in the LGBTQI+ community. This showcase welcomes anyone and everyone as we share a laugh to celebrate our similarities and differences. Come party with us and be a part of the rep... Learn More Featured Event: Short-Term Rentals-How & why they are a hot new trend in the real estate world. When: Friday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Virtual: Live Online Zoom Broadcast What: If you have ever wondered what it is like to be a real estate investor, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best! You don't want to miss this! Special Guest: J. Massey - Short-Term-Rental Expert / Instructor Join us for 2 Separate Events Live Online ZOOM ... Learn More Featured Event: Short-Term Rentals-How & why they are a hot new trend in the real estate world. (Edward Ledesma) STAAR: US History/Make-up - Energy Institute High School When: Friday, December 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Energy Institute High SchoolLearn More 2022 East End Directory - Houston East End Chamber-Commerce When: Friday, December 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Houston East End Chamber-CommerceLearn More Luncheon Committee Meeting - Houston East End Chamber-Commerce When: Friday, December 10th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Houston East End Chamber-Commerce Learn More 9th Grade Campus Tour (Mrs. Hall) - Houston Heights Charter School When: Friday, December 10th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Houston Heights Charter School Learn More Virtual Support Group - The Lighthouse of Houston When: Friday, December 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Lighthouse of HoustonLearn More Cookies with Santa at Frost Bank When: Friday, December 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Frost Bank What: Frost invites families to come to 18 Houston-area Frost financial centers for a little holiday cheer with a special guest: Santa Claus. Guests can enjoy holiday cookies in a festive setting while kids get a chance to visit with Santa. Parents should bring a camera so their kid... Learn More Cookies with Santa at Frost Bank When: Friday, December 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Frost Bank What: Frost invites families to come to 18 Houston-area Frost financial centers for a little holiday cheer with a special guest: Santa Claus. Guests can enjoy holiday cookies in a festive setting while kids get a chance to visit with Santa. Parents should bring a camera so their kid... Learn More Homecoming Dance - Houston Academy for International Studies When: Friday, December 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Houston Academy for International Studies Learn More DeBakey vs. EECHS Basketball Game - East Early College High School When: Friday, December 10th at 6:45 p.m. Where: East Early College High School Learn More Houston Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks - City of Houston When: Friday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: City of HoustonLearn More Chelsea Handler in Concert - City of Houston When: Friday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: City of HoustonLearn More The Riot Comedy Show presents Rich Vos (Showtime, HBO, Netflix) When: Friday, December 10th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Rudyard's What: December 10  -  First Show: 7:30 - 9:00 PM / Second Show: 10:00 - 11:30 PM December 11  -  First Show: 7:30 - 9:00 PM / Second Show: 10:00 - 11:30 PM Rich Vos' has four specials on Comedy Central and over 100 television appearances. He has been seen on HBO, HBO Max, Netflix, S... Learn More Houston Symphony - Handel's Messiah - City of Houston When: Friday, December 10th at 8:00 p.m. Where: City of HoustonLearn More Featured Event: Take An Interactive Tour Of The Ultimate Smart Home When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:00 p.m. What: There's no place like a smart home for the holidays! And this year, Patch's lifestyle editors have hand-selected the top smart home products to help you achieve a smarter, more-convenient home. From the robotic vacuum on the floor to the smart alarm sensor on the wall, these s... Learn More Featured Event: Take An Interactive Tour Of The Ultimate Smart Home (Patch Deals) Media Arts Student Showcase | Fall 2021 When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: HCC Central Performing and Visual ArtsLearn More Holiday with the Cranes - Citizens' Environmental Coalition When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Citizens' Environmental CoalitionLearn More Plant Longleaf Pines at Big Thicket National Preserve When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Citizens' Environmental CoalitionLearn More 13th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off - Citizens' Environmental Coalition When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Citizens' Environmental CoalitionLearn More Santa Cruising through West U! - City of West University When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: City of West UniversityLearn More Walk on the Wild Side - Citizens' Environmental Coalition When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Citizens' Environmental Coalition Learn More Shenandoah Holiday Farmer/Artisan Market Fest When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 8888 Metropark Dr What: JOIN US FOR THE BIGGEST SHENANDOAH HOLIDAY FARMER MARKET & MORE FEST Shenandoah Holiday Farmers Market will feature Santa Approved locally sourced seasonal produce and products that are specific to the holiday season, such as Winter squash, a variety of farm-fresh apples f... Learn More ROCO Connections: Yuletide Brunch & Brass When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Czech Center Museum Houston What: Celebrate the season with holiday tunes from the ROCO Brass Quintet and friends, along with a delicious Czech-inspired brunch by Chef Soren Pedersen, in one of the Houston Museum District's most beautiful spaces! Get in the holiday spirit and experience a taste of Czech cultur... Learn More Fall Festival - Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter SchoolLearn More The 4th Annual Christmas Bar Crawl - Houston When: Saturday, December 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Unicorn Disco 2416 Brazos Street, #Suite B Houston, TX 77006 What: 🎅🎄The Christmas Bar Crawl Benefiting Toys For Tots Is Coming! 🎄🎅 Buy Your Ticket, Get Your Toy Donation, Grab Your Santa, Elf, Reindeer, & Crazy Holiday Costumes And Get Ready To Party! TOY DONATION REQUIRED AT CHECK IN WITH TICKET! We Are Keeping Ticket Prices Low... Learn More College Basketball Doubleheader - The Battleground 2k21 When: Saturday, December 11th at 4:30 p.m. Where: City of HoustonLearn More Holiday BBQ at Moonflower Farms When: Saturday, December 11th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Moonflower Farms & Technology Center What: YOU'RE INVITED! We're hosting a Holiday BBQ on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. at Moonflower Farms and we'd love to see you there. Join us for an evening featuring BBQ, cocktails, music, and more. To get tickets, visit http://ow.ly/sN2650GUxLY •Featuring Chef Moe of The Stuffed P... Learn More Skate/Dance Saturdays at Green Mountain Energy Ice When: Saturday, December 11th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Discovery Green What: Listen to the coolest pop hits by DJ Boris while skating and/or dancing on Green Mountain Energy Ice. Tickets are $15 plus tax and include skate rentals. Purchases help support the FREE programming and maintenance of Discovery Green. Learn More Featured Event: Houston, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! When: Sunday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 11101 Fuqua St What: Hey Houston!Until 12/15/21 you can get a Sam's Club membership, or upgrade your existing one, AND have 25% of the cost go to to Action Against Hunger.In addition, you will be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Member's Mark™ Seasoned Rotisserie Chic... Learn More Featured Event: Houston, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! (Tamy Lukacs) Featured Event: Houston Early Music: Now Make We Joy! When: Sunday, December 12th at 3:30 p.m. Where: A.D. Bruce Religion Center What: Houston Early Music will present "Now Make We Joy!" featuring performances by Istanpitta and the Kinder HSPVA Madrigal Singers Sunday, December 12, at the University of Houston Chapel, A.D. Bruce Religion Center, 3841 Cullen Blvd., Houston, 77004. This Renaissance Christmas co... Learn More Featured Event: Houston Early Music: Now Make We Joy! (Flori Meeks) Houston, Save with Sam's Club AND donate to Action Against Hunger! When: Sunday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 12205 WEST RD Houston, TX What: Attention Houston!You can now get a new Sam's Club membership, or upgrade yours, AND have 25% of the cost be donated to Action Against Hunger.You will also be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Member's Mark™ Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken as a thank y... Learn More Houston Texans vs. Seattle Seahawks - City of Houston When: Sunday, December 12th at 12:00 p.m. Where: City of HoustonLearn More Conversation Club Meet Up - Goethe Pop Up Houston When: Sunday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Goethe Pop Up HoustonLearn More Trans-Siberian Orchestra - City of Houston When: Sunday, December 12th at 3:00 p.m. Where: City of HoustonLearn More Texas Children's Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony 2021 When: Sunday, December 12th at 6:45 p.m. Where: Texas Childrens Hospital Rhu/pedLearn More The Riot Comedy Show presents "You Look Like" Roast Contest When: Sunday, December 12th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Rudyard's What: The Riot presents "You Look Like," The Riot's monthly Sunday show featuring comedians going head to head in roast battles, while the audience decides who is the The Riot's roast champion. From the roasts told to the comebacks to them, this will be a hilarious show! The Riot i... Learn More Tobe Nwigwe in Concert - City of Houston When: Sunday, December 12th at 8:00 p.m. Where: City of HoustonLearn More Picture Retakes - DeBakey High School for Health Professions When: Monday, December 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: DeBakey High School for Health ProfessionsLearn More 15th Annual Concierge Classic Golf Tournament Benefiting When: Monday, December 13th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Wildcat Golf Club What: University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management students will benefit from the Houston Concierge Association's (HCA) 15th Annual Concierge Classic Golf Tournament, which will be held on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 8 a.m. at the Wildcat Golf ... Learn More Houston Concierge Association's 15th Annual Concierge Classic Golf Tournament When: Monday, December 13th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 12000 Almeda Rd What: Where: Wildcat Golf Club / 12000 Almeda Rd. Houston 77045 Cost: · $400 – Gold Sponsor Includes Foursome and Hole Sponsorship · $300 – Silver Sponsor Includes Foursome · $150 – Bronze Sponsor Includes Twosome · $85 – Individual Player · $... Learn More Foster Parent Orientation to Help Afghan Families When: Monday, December 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonLearn More Passport Workshop When: Monday, December 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Clear Lake City— Harris County Freeman Branch Library What: Clear Lake, TX -- Staff from the Harris County District Clerk's office will be available to assist with U.S. Passport registration. The passport workshop will help Harris County residents navigate the requirements to secure a U.S.  District Clerk staff will be at the librar... Learn More Membership Committee Meeting - Houston East End Chamber-Commerce When: Monday, December 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Houston East End Chamber-CommerceLearn More Cheap Skate Monday on Green Mountain Energy Ice When: Monday, December 13th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Discovery Green What: On select Mondays this winter, glide around Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green for just $8 per person (includes tax and skate rental.) -Tickets for a specific time must be purchased in advance online at https://www.discoverygreen.com... to ensure contactless ticketin... Learn More US History Benchmark - Houston Heights Charter School When: Tuesday, December 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Houston Heights Charter SchoolLearn More Algebra Benchmark - Houston Heights Charter School When: Tuesday, December 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Houston Heights Charter SchoolLearn More PICTURE MAKEUP - RETAKES - Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts When: Tuesday, December 14th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual ArtsLearn More Marketing Committee Meeting - Houston East End Chamber-Commerce When: Tuesday, December 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Houston East End Chamber-CommerceLearn More Coffee with the Principal - Austin High School When: Tuesday, December 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Austin High SchoolLearn More Livable Places - City of Houston Annex Council Chamber When: Tuesday, December 14th at 3:00 p.m. Where: City of Houston Annex Council ChamberLearn More No Tutorials Today - East Early College High School When: Tuesday, December 14th at 3:30 p.m. Where: East Early College High SchoolLearn More Holiday Sip N Shop When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Creations Market and Workshop 311 Main Street Spring, TX 77373 What: Come on out and join us for a special Holiday Sip N Shop at Creations Market and Workshop in Old Town Spring. Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 6pm to 9pm. Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Houston Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.